From Runways to Market Stalls: Gujarat’s Schemes Unlock Youth Potential

Oct 09, 2025

In Gujarat, government schemes are empowering citizens across fields — from aviation to entrepreneurship. 23-year-old Vidhi Parmar from Ahmedabad became a commercial pilot with ₹25 lakh support under the ‘Loan Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students for Commercial Pilot Training’. Sports talents benefit from the Shaktidoot scheme, while the Startup Conclave in Gandhinagar highlighted youth innovation under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), offering funding and mentorship. In Surat, women receive free stalls under the Deen Dayal Jan Aajeevika and Antyodaya Yojana during Navratri, promoting self-reliance. Through financial aid, skill training, and startup incubation, Gujarat is fostering an inclusive growth model where pilots, athletes, innovators, and women entrepreneurs alike are taking flight toward a brighter future.